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Hav a prob of pcos, i do daily wrkout, but pace of my weight reduction is very very slow, what can b done so dat my weight reduction increases a bit?

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Diet/medication: In women with pcos, decreasing your carbohydrate intake, especially simple carbohydrates, can improve your metabolism. There are some medications that your doctor can prescribe as well.

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Answered 3/5/2014

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